Rare Working Apple-1 Could Fetch $800,000 at Auction

An original Apple–1 Computer could sell for between $500,000 and $800,000 when it is auctioned off this October. There are fewer than 75 Apple–1 Computers known to exist, and a smaller number that are operational. The "Hatfield" Apple–1 is number 48 on the Apple–1 registry, and it is in working condition. The machine was purchased by Fred Hatfield, a computer enthusiast and employee of Computer Data Systems. It is signed by Steve Wozniak and comes with a letter written to Hatfield and signed by Steve Jobs. Jobs authorized a trade-in for the newly released Apple II after Hatfield complained about the Apple–1 software, but Hatfield declined the offer because he would have needed to pay $400 for the upgrade. sold it at auction for $671,400. It's now going up for sale again. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak produced 200 Apple–1 computers in 1976. The device was originally offered as a bare circuit board to be sold as a kit and completed by hobbyists, but Jobs sold 50 fully assembled Apple–1 machines to California-based retailer The Byte Shop. The Byte Shop resold the assembled machines for $666.66. listed on the auctioneer's website. Bids will be accepted from October 4 to October 14. for over $900,000 at auction in the past, though pricing varies based on condition and provenance. Tag: Apple-1 This article, "Rare Working Apple-1 Could Fetch $800,000 at Auction" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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